Originally Posted by
galaxy flyer
I wouldn't see any harm in message being posted like "TOGA DISARMED" or your example. But, if they missed the throttles not moving; I suspect they'd miss the more subtle EICAS message.
How does the Airbus system work in a similar situation? I know the pilot has to retard the throttles out of some detent prior to touchdown.
As has been said before, on the BUS, TOGA is selected by pushing the thrust levers to the fully forward detent. And this system was (reluctantly) designed by an engineer! However, it works and this accident would not have occurred on an AIRBUS (never say never in aviation!!!)